Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 33.8% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $66,911 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Portsmouth, NH
Compared to Blacksburg, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  34.9% higher
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher